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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in County Antrim

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in County Antrim?

Average base salary in County Antrim

£20,210 per year

per year in County Antrim · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Qualified Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Qualified Teaching Assistant pay in County Antrim is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near County Antrim

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in County Antrim and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Cookstown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Corby£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cornwall£20,425 per yearView jobs
County Antrim This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Down£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Qualified Teaching Assistant get paid in County Antrim?

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in County Antrim

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in County Antrim?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in County Antrim is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Antrim a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

County Antrim tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for qualified teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in County Antrim?

Live qualified teaching assistant openings in County Antrim rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a qualified teaching assistant in County Antrim increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in County Antrim typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between qualified teaching assistant pay in County Antrim and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In County Antrim it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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